Runaway (OneRepublic song)
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| Single by OneRepublic | ||||
| Released | May 26, 2023 | |||
| Length | 2:23 | |||
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"Runaway" is a song by American pop band OneRepublic, released a standalone single through Mosley and Interscope Records on May 26, 2023.[1] An acoustic version of the song was released on August 18, 2023.
Background and composition[edit]
"Runaway" was written by band members Ryan Tedder and Brent Kutzle as well as Ben Samama, Johnny Simpson, Nolan Sipe, and Josh Varnadore. It was also produced by Kutzle, Samama, Loren Ferard, and John Nathaniel. The lyrics of the song describe letting go of fears and struggles to enjoy and lose yourself in new things and experiences. In the days prior of its release, the band posted teasers on social media to promote the song.[2]
Music video[edit]
A music video for "Runaway" premiered on May 26, 2023, and was directed by Tomás Whitmore.[3] The video features the band members relaxing, recording, and performing in various Asian cities like Manila, Hong Kong, Jakarta, Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok, Taipei, and Tokyo. A performance video was recorded and performed atop the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore and released July 20.[4] The music video for the acoustic version of the song was released August 23 and features similar clips as the original.[5]
Track listing[edit]
- Digital download[6]
- "Runaway" – 2:23
- Digital download – Acoustic[7]
- "Runaway" (Acoustic) – 2:22
Personnel[edit]
Credits for "Someday" adapted from Apple Music.[8]
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Charts[edit]
| Chart (2021) | Peak position |
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| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[9] | 9 |
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[10] | 9 |
| France (SNEP)[11] | 57 |
| New Zealand Hot Singles (RMNZ)[12] | 6 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[13] | 26 |
References[edit]
- ^ Cafe, The Sound (2023-05-30). "Grammy Nominated OneRepublic Release Their New Single 'Runaway'". The Sound Cafe. Retrieved 2024-05-25.
- ^ Okechukwu, Nmesoma (2023-05-30). "OneRepublic – Runaway". EUPHORIA. Retrieved 2024-05-26.
- ^ OneRepublicVEVO (2023-05-25). OneRepublic - RUNAWAY (Official Music Video). Retrieved 2024-05-25 – via YouTube.
- ^ OneRepublicVEVO (2023-07-20). OneRepublic - RUNAWAY (Performance Version). Retrieved 2024-05-25 – via YouTube.
- ^ OneRepublicVEVO (2023-08-23). OneRepublic - RUNAWAY (Acoustic). Retrieved 2024-05-25 – via YouTube.
- ^ RUNAWAY - Single by OneRepublic on Apple Music, 2023-05-26, retrieved 2024-05-25
- ^ RUNAWAY (Acoustic) - Single by OneRepublic on Apple Music, 2023-08-18, retrieved 2024-05-25
- ^ RUNAWAY by OneRepublic on Apple Music, 2023-05-26, retrieved 2024-05-23
- ^ "OneRepublic – Runaway" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
- ^ "OneRepublic – Runaway" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
- ^ "OneRepublic – Runaway" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved May 25, 2024.
- ^ "NZ Hot Singles Chart". Recorded Music NZ. June 3, 2023. Retrieved May 23, 2024.
- ^ "OneRepublic – Runaway" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved May 25, 2024.